A chance to gain valuable skills while working in a nursery setting as well as learn about childcare related topics in a classroom setting. This will include gaining your Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years and Paediatric First Aid.

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:

Supporting the development of the childcare provision
Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
Being a team player
Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
Undertaking First Aid training as required
Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to
Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
Working with teams across the Centre
Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
Supporting children’s self-help needs
Being creative and enthusiastic
Following safeguarding rules
Working within confidentiality guidelines

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery.

This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector.

Training will take place in the workplace.

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

Paediatric First Aid.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
Room Leader positions
Possible management training
Springboard into primary education
Paediatric nursing
Continuous development in current nursery setting

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Things to consider

You will need to be available for remote sessions on teams for 10 days out of your whole apprenticeship, for your remote learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.
You will also be given 20% off-job training, this could be around 6 hours or more depending on your contracted hours.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Grade C/4 or above or equivalent Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths, Grade C/4 or above or equivalent Essential

Employer Name

Albion House Nursery

Training provider

SWIFT ACI

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator (level 3)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Level 3 – Childcare Apprenticeship (NG) Advanced Level 3 (A level)